Correct torque for rear driveshaft 12 point nut

[coolspot007007]

Is this the correct procedure for a rear driveshaft nut on an S3, seems a low torque?

Wheels must not be in contact with ground when tightening drive shaft as otherwise wheel bearing could be damaged.

• [SIZE=-1]‒ [/SIZE]Have second mechanic press brake.
• [SIZE=-1]‒ [/SIZE]Tighten twelve-point nut to 250 Nm.
• [SIZE=-1]‒ [/SIZE]Slacken off twelve-point nut by 360°(one turn).
• [SIZE=-1]‒ [/SIZE]Tighten twelve-point nut to 50 Nm.
• [SIZE=-1]‒ [/SIZE]Set vehicle down on its wheels.
• [SIZE=-1]‒ [/SIZE]Give twelve-point nut further 60° turn.

 

[<tuffty/>]

Its plus 60 degrees remember.... that will be enough to torque it up...

<tuffty/>

 

[phil miller]

Yes thats correct, funny i use a gun

 

[Lewis583]

Yup, that's the correct tightening procedure mate.

You can substitute the second mechanic, starting the engine - press your foot on the brake hard but leave some of the pedal visible - put a breaker bar/trimmed broom handle etc on the visible part of the brake pedal and wedge it against the base of the seat.

 

[Lewis583]

Yes thats correct, funny i use a gun

Lol, same here Phil. My impact gun undone the hub nut so it will damn sure tighten it back up. Give it some jigger jiggers as I say haha.